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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
    3. Fig 1: Compressor Hose, Nut & Battery Box
    GM932512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the compressor hose nut from the battery box.
  4. Remove the compressor hose from the battery box.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Compressor Hose From Evaporative Hose
    GM933725Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. On L81 vehicles, remove the compressor hose nut from the suction hose jumper.
  6. Separate the compressor hose from the suction hose jumper.
  7. Install a protective cap to the suction hose jumper to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
    8. Fig 3: Compressor Hose, Nut & TXV
    GM931940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. On L61 vehicles, remove the compressor hose nut from the TXV.
  9. Remove the compressor hose from the TXV.
  10. Install a protective cap to the TXV to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
    11. Fig 4: Compressor Hose, Nut, Condenser & Protective Cap
    GM932379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the compressor hose nut from the condenser.
  12. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
  13. Install a protective cap to condenser to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
  14. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    15. Fig 5: Compressor Hose, Bolt, Compressor, O-Rings & Protective Cap
    GM933655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the compressor hose bolt from the compressor.
  16. Remove the compressor hose from the compressor.
  17. Remove and discard the O-rings from the compressor. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
  18. Install a protective cap to the compressor to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
  19. Remove the compressor hose from the vehicle.
  20. Remove and discard the sealing washers from the TXV and the condenser ends of the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
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